Trailmed offers Wilderness EMT from the
Wilderness Emergency Medical Services Institute
(WEMSI). This specialized course emphasizes small
class sizes and has limited seating. The WEMSI WEMT
curriculum is competency based rather than hours
based and can be completed in approximately 76
hours. Much time is placed on practical time
including an extended outdoor exercise. Students
need to be properly prepared for the
outdoor exercise and a personal equipment list will
be provided on enrollment. This is an intensive six
day program that gives students the advanced
assessment skills and knowledge needed to work
within a physician controlled program.
The purpose of our Wilderness EMT Curriculum is to
fill in the gaps between search and rescue and EMT/EMT-P
training. We want to extend both the SAR (search and
rescue) and the EMS system so they can meet "in the
middle" in the person of the WEMT.
The target population for the curriculum includes
members of mountain, cave, and other wilderness
search and rescue teams, and members of rural rescue
squads with wilderness search and rescue
responsibilities. The curriculum is not designed for
outdoor recreation trip leaders or guides, unless
they are part of a Wilderness EMS system with a
Physician Medical Director / Physician Advisor.
Please see our Wilderness First Responder if you
require training as a trip leader or guide.
Instructional topics include: Intro to Wilderness
EMS, the wilderness environment, patient assessment,
wilderness trauma, wilderness surgical problems (ortho
and non-ortho), patient survey and reporting,
thermal regulation, heat burns and lightning, bites
and stings, immobilization and packaging,
pharmacology, wilderness medical problems, cold
disorders, altitude illness, stress, CISD, and
veterinary medicine.
This is an advanced and intensive course that is
regularly attended by EMTs, Paramedics and RNs. This
course is currently being taught to SAR groups
internationally including Ireland and the UK.
Prerequisites: Proof of current certification
or licensure as an EMT-Basic, Paramedic, Registered
Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physicians Assistant,
or Physician. State certifications or National
Registry are accepted for EMS personnel.
Current CPR (Pro - Healthcare Provider or
equivalent)
All Students must have at least basic Search and
Rescue education or experience.
Upon completion students will receive a 3 year card
from the Wilderness EMS Institute.
Tuition: $465.00 This includes text and
handouts.
Lodging and meals are at an additional cost of
$40/day during days of the class. This includes 3
meals per day.
SAVE!! Take a CPR class with your WEMT for only
$25.00
